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Conor Gallagher Transfer from Atlético Madrid to Tottenham Hotspur

Conor Gallagher made his debut for Spurs after moving from Atletico Madrid for a £35m fee.

Tottenham have signed Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher. The England international indicated that he wanted to return to the Premier League after he did not secure a regular starting spot at Atletico Madrid and felt his spot in Thomas Tuchel's squad was in danger as a result. Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank said that Conor was a top midfielder, and that they had worked hard to add him to their squad. Frank stated that Gallagher is still young and therefore has plenty of room for improvement, but also possesses significant experience in the Premier League, La Liga, and with the England national team. The head coach added that because Conor has captained teams, he would bring leadership, maturity, character, and personality to their dressing room, while his running power, pressing ability, and goal-scoring ability would strengthen them in a key area of the pitch. Frank said he was excited about working with him every day and knew the fans would love what he would bring to the team.

Conor Gallagher has joined Tottenham Hotspur from Atletico Madrid in a transfer with a reported fee of approximately forty million euros. The contract length for the English international has not been disclosed by Tottenham. Speaking to Tottenham's club channel, Gallagher said he is happy and excited about being at the club and taking the next step in his career. He stated that he really wanted to play for Spurs and that the club felt the same. Gallagher mentioned that the process was very easy and quick, and that he is ready to get on the field. He added that he is aware of how great the fans are, is very happy to be a part of the club, and wants to create special moments and memories with them.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Conor Gallagher is a new Tottenham player, and Atlético de Madrid officially announced the transfer on Wednesday, January 14 at 17:00. The official statement highlights that the English midfielder returns to his country for a new challenge after playing for Atlético for a season and a half. Gallagher joined the Spanish club in the summer of 2024 from Chelsea and played 77 matches, scoring seven goals and providing seven assists. The transfer to Tottenham would exceed 40 million euros.

According to Sky Sports UK, Conor Gallagher had a medical examination with Spurs yesterday evening in preparation for a transfer from Atletico Madrid valued at approximately 40 million euros (34 million pounds). He is expected to sign a five-and-a-half-year contract with Tottenham, lasting until 2031, and an official announcement of the signing is anticipated in the coming hours.

A £35 million fee has been agreed for Conor Gallagher's transfer to Tottenham Hotspur, according to The Sun. The 25-year-old England international travelled to London on Tuesday for a medical on the same day. He is expected to sign a five-and-a-half year contract with Spurs and will hope to make his debut in Saturday’s league fixture at home to West Ham.

Conor Gallagher's transfer from Atletico Madrid to Tottenham could be completed today. The transfer process was initiated and progressed rapidly after the extent of Rodrigo Betancur's injury became known. The English club will pay 40 million for the midfielder. According to Marca, and confirmed by MD, Gallagher has permission from Atletico to travel to London to undergo a medical examination with Spurs. Gallagher will not be part of the Atletico squad for the Copa del Rey match against Deportivo. Negotiations are very advanced, and Atletico gave permission on Monday night for the player to travel to London early on Tuesday for the medical exam.

The Athletic reported that Conor Gallagher is expected to fly to England on Tuesday to undergo a medical and finalise the remaining details of a long-term contract before completing his move to Tottenham. A €40 million permanent agreement is in place between Spurs and Atlético Madrid. Tottenham have booked a medical for Conor Gallagher for Tuesday. After the medical is completed and contract details are finalised, Gallagher is expected to become Tottenham’s first major signing of the January window.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Tottenham Hotspur have intervened in Aston Villa’s move for Conor Gallagher, and Romano has confirmed the transfer with his 'here we go' phrase. Gallagher has informed Atleti of his decision to join Spurs. TEAMtalk’s Graeme Bailey reported that Tottenham have offered more money than Villa for the player. Spurs are prepared to pay €40m for him, which is more than Villa's initial overall deal, and have agreed to meet his pay demands. The club is prepared to break its wage structure, making Gallagher their highest-paid player with a salary of more than Cristian Romero's reported £200,000 a week. Sources informed TEAMtalk that Gallagher has been told he will be a key player under Thomas Frank and central to the club’s rebuild. Tottenham have also told him they will follow up his signing with other significant signings. The appeal of moving back to London was a significant factor in Gallagher's decision, as his family still lives near the city. Frank supports the move and will be relieved if the deal is completed.

Journalist Ben Jacobs wrote on X that Conor Gallagher has agreed to join Tottenham over Aston Villa. According to Jacobs, Gallagher was always open to both moves but is understood to want to return to London and believes he will get more starts at Spurs. The journalist also stated that Spurs intervened in the deal on Monday afternoon after receiving encouragement from the player's camp. The deal is expected to cost €40m. Gallagher's potential arrival at Spurs would make him a regular starter for Frank, and the midfielder appears to believe so, looking forward to the chance to play regularly at Tottenham.

The Athletic reports that Tottenham Hotspur has made a bid of forty million euros for Conor Gallagher and that this bid is very likely to be accepted. Gallagher wants to move to Tottenham. Fabrizio Romano describes the situation as a hijack, as Aston Villa and Atlético Madrid reportedly already had a verbal agreement.

David Ornstein of The Athletic reports that Tottenham are nearing an agreement to sign Conor Gallagher after outbidding Aston Villa. Tottenham have made a €40 million bid for Gallagher, which is more preferable to Atletico Madrid than Aston Villa's loan proposal. The player is said to be interested in the move and is prepared to move to North London despite Tottenham's poor form. With Rodrigo Bentancur expected to be unavailable through injury, the former Chelsea man is likely to become a regular starter. This is important for Gallagher as he wants to be part of England's World Cup squad. Remaining at Atletico Madrid, where he did not secure a regular starting position, would have greatly reduced his chances of making Thomas Tuchel's squad.

Conor Gallagher is set to join Tottenham from Atletico Madrid in the coming days, with an agreement between the two clubs reportedly close. Spurs have submitted an offer just under £35 million for the 25-year-old, which Atletico are expected to accept. Gallagher wants to move back to London. According to The Athletic, Atleti are expected to accept a £34.7m bid from Spurs.

Tottenham Hotspur are expected to be disappointed in their attempt to sign Conor Gallagher, according to Team Talk. Spurs’ interest in Gallagher is genuine, and they re-entered contention in an attempt to challenge Villa. Tottenham have been making a strong effort to convince him. Gallagher previously showed an interest in joining Tottenham, and the idea of living in the London area again would be a positive factor. However, Tottenham fear that Gallagher’s preference is to join Villa because of the contrasting positions of the two clubs.

Mundo Deportivo reports that Tottenham has made an enquiry about Atletico Madrid's Conor Gallagher. The report also states that while English clubs are looking for a loan, Atletico Madrid would only agree to a loan that has a mandatory purchase at the season's conclusion.

Dean Jones told TEAMtalk that Tottenham are exploring a move for Atletico Madrid’s Conor Gallagher, who has been on the club's radar since Ange Postecoglou’s time in charge and remains a key target. Atletico are willing to sell Gallagher this month if their demands are met. The LaLiga side signed Gallagher for £34m in the summer of 2024 and are looking to roughly recoup their investment on a sale. According to Jones, Tottenham are aware they may not have another opportunity to sign the 25-year-old as Aston Villa are increasing their own pursuit, and Bentancur’s absence due to injury will only serve to increase their desire to sign him.

According to Football London, Tottenham Hotspur are attempting to sign Conor Gallagher this month ahead of Aston Villa. Spurs are said to have increased their interest in signing Gallagher, but a deal is conditional on competing successfully against Villa and meeting Atletico Madrid’s terms. Atletico Madrid will only consider discussions for a permanent deal and are not willing to allow Gallagher to leave on loan this month with an option or obligation to buy in the summer. It is believed that Spurs began informal discussions over the weekend.

AS reports that several Premier League clubs are interested in Conor Gallagher, and Tottenham has now also become interested in signing the player. It is believed that Atlético de Madrid will only negotiate a permanent deal and does not plan for Gallagher to leave on loan this month, either with an option or an obligation to buy in the summer.

Tottenham have continued to explore Conor Gallagher’s situation and have been considering a move for the midfielder. Spurs are alerted that they may have to act soon if they are serious about signing Gallagher, due to a definitive move made by Aston Villa. According to sources, there has been some concern at Tottenham as Gallagher’s contract at Atletico Madrid is near the top of their wage ceiling. If the finances around his personal terms can be negotiated, there has been potential to bring him back to English football. There are now new indications that Spurs remain interested in such a deal following Villa's move. Sources believe he has an interest in returning to the Premier League, despite a determination to succeed in Spain. Graeme Bailey has been informed that Gallagher is ready to return to England and that Atleti are prepared to sell if their demands are met.

Team Talk has reported on Tottenham's interest in Conor Gallagher. The same report indicates that Atletico Madrid are willing to allow Gallagher to leave on loan, provided the agreement includes an obligation to buy.

According to TEAMtalk, Manchester United are in the leading position in the Premier League pursuit to sign Conor Gallagher, alongside Tottenham Hotspur. Both clubs are reportedly keen to strengthen in central midfield during the January transfer window and have identified the Atletico Madrid player as a target. Man United are described as strong contenders to sign the 25-year-old before the February 2 deadline. Gallagher is very keen on a move back to England and seems keen to join either club to play regularly and be considered for Thomas Tuchel's plans for England's 2026 World Cup squad. Newcastle, Everton and West Ham also have varying levels of interest in the midfielder, although they are not as advanced in the pursuit as United and Spurs.

Tottenham are one of the clubs linked with Conor Gallagher, who is permitted to leave Atletico Madrid if an agreement that is suitable for all parties can be reached. Any club interested in signing him will want a loan that includes an option to buy in the summer. Gallagher's weekly earnings are up to £200,000, and whether that amount is subsidised could affect a potential return to the Premier League. While a loan is considered more likely, Atletico would be open to a permanent transfer, and their asking price would be approximately €30 million (£26.2m / $35.3m). According to a source close to the situation who spoke to TEAMtalk, Atletico acknowledge they are unable to provide Conor with the football he wants and deserves. Gallagher had a discussion with his manager, Diego Simeone, about his future before the Christmas break. Simeone would prefer that Gallagher stays but acknowledges the player's desire to go to the World Cup and may not be able to guarantee him the regular playing time required. Fraser Fletcher explained that Gallagher would be interested in returning to the Premier League.

According to Transfer News Live, which cited Teamtalk, Tottenham have a serious interest in Conor Gallagher. Tottenham, along with Manchester United and Newcastle United, are monitoring the situation and considering a loan move with a purchase option. Atletico Madrid have changed their initial position of accepting only a permanent transfer and are now open to a loan with a buy option, provided their financial requirements are met. Diego Simeone would like to keep Conor Gallagher but is unable to guarantee him sufficient playing time, particularly with the upcoming World Cup. Gallagher has made only a limited number of starts in La Liga this season and believes a change is required to remain in the squad of England manager Thomas Tuchel.

According to sources for TEAMtalk, Tottenham are monitoring Conor Gallagher. Gallagher has spoken with Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone regarding his future, and this is expected to accelerate his departure from the club in January. Atletico have agreed that Gallagher can leave in January if their wishes and demands are met. A potential issue is Atletico’s preference for a permanent transfer, but intermediaries believe a loan that includes an option could be a more realistic result.

Fabrizio Romano has reported that Tottenham Hotspur are one of the clubs with a concrete interest in signing Conor Gallagher this winter.

A Tottenham insider has suggested Spurs could have a good chance of bringing Conor Gallagher back from LaLiga, as he may be "fed up with trying to learn Spanish." Reports have suggested he is a top target for Tottenham and a move back to the Premier League is most likely if Atletico Madrid let him go. Former Spurs scout Bryan King stated that he would "certainly pay £52m for Gallagher" and that Tottenham think they will need another central midfield player of his quality. King also speculated that Gallagher may want to return to London because he is finding learning Spanish difficult and the novelty of living in Madrid may have worn off. Reports have also suggested that to make things easier for Gallagher, his role at Atletico was slightly altered to allow him to play closer to English speaker Cesar Azpilicueta.

Tottenham Hotspur wanted to sign Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid during the summer transfer window, but the move did not go through. According to a report from Mundo Deportivo, Tottenham are still keeping tabs on the midfielder and could look to make a move for him when the transfer window reopens in January. The report adds that Atletico Madrid view Gallagher as an important player but could sell him if an offer of around €60 million is presented.

Tottenham are ahead of Man Utd in the race to sign Conor Gallagher, according to TBR Football. The outlet adds that the most important thing for the player is to play regularly ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Tottenham have been told that it will take a 'huge' fee to sign Conor Gallagher, with insider Pete O’Rourke suggesting that 'it would be a hard deal to do.' O'Rourke said that Gallagher has been in and out of the Atletico Madrid side and has not played as many minutes as he would like in La Liga, but he did start in the Champions League against Liverpool. Gallagher is under contract until 2029. O'Rourke stated that if Atletico were to consider selling him, 'it would take a huge sum of money.' He added that it is a difficult deal to do in January due to the fee involved and the fact that Atletico would need to bring in a replacement. O'Rourke also said that if the club progresses into the latter stages of the Champions League, they will not want to lose anybody in the January window, which is 'another obstacle in the way for Spurs.'

Tottenham are among the clubs interested in Conor Gallagher, who has been linked with a move from Atletico Madrid. According to TBR, multiple clubs have asked Atletico Madrid to be kept informed of his situation. Graeme Bailey claims he has been told the player's priority is to make it back into the Atletico Madrid side. However, Bailey also states that clubs are paying real interest to him and he is one to keep an eye on for January.

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid. Spurs may be a more attractive destination for Gallagher as they can offer UEFA Champions League football and have recently won a major trophy. Negotiations or contact are anticipated in the near future. Source: Fichajes.

Marca reports on Tottenham's interest in signing Gallagher from Atlético Madrid. Tottenham is studying the possibility of signing Gallagher from Atlético Madrid. The transfer fee is expected to be less than the 42 million euros Atlético paid last summer. This potential transfer could facilitate Atlético's move for Nico González.

90min reports on the interest of Crystal Palace, Newcastle, and Tottenham in Conor Gallagher, with all three sides ready to meet his price tag of €50 million. Conor Gallagher is wanted by Crystal Palace, Newcastle, and Tottenham, with all three sides ready to meet his price tag of €50 million.

Atlético Madrid are ready to sell midfielder Conor Gallagher this summer. Tottenham are ready to bid €50 million to sign the former Chelsea star, as per Fichajes.

Conor Gallagher, currently with Atletico Madrid, has been linked with a return to the Premier League with Tottenham Hotspur. According to Football Insider, Tottenham is ready to sign him and values him at £40 million. The club has previously tried to sign Gallagher and sees him as an excellent acquisition due to his physicality and technical attributes. Tottenham has the resources to pay the asking price, and the opportunity to join a Champions League club would be exciting for Gallagher. It remains to be seen if Gallagher is prepared to join them in the coming weeks.

Tottenham could enquire about Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher if the La Liga side chase deals for Cristian Romero and Rodrigo Bentancur. Additionally, Transfermarkt currently estimates his market worth at 40 million euros.

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